Vincent Foster

Experience

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  Wackenhut

  Jun 1998 - Dec 2000

  Area Supervisor

  Managed over 50 security officers and was responsible for the safety and security for 20 separate sites and numerous clients. Marketed the company to potential clients through briefings, consulting, and displays of the companies performance. Performed interviews, payroll, and administration for over a 100 current employees and any potential candidate.

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  US Army

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2010

  Performed personal protection for High Value Target locations and individuals in austere environments through training, planning, and execution of security operations. Managed a Personal security detachment of 30 personnel through training, administration, and mentoring. Organized security, routes, and protection plans for visiting dignitaries, staff, and military personnel. Supervised 40 team members in 150+ operational missions; identified vulnerabilities and overcome shortfalls with specialized training- success confirmed with Meritorious Unit Commendation Award. Led units inventory control and preventive maintenance process for $36 million vehicle fleet and equipment which eliminated loss and downtime; sustained 100% accountability for 4 years. Managed all administrative, training, and mentoring for 40 team members

  • Personal Security Officer

    Jun 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Scout Platoon Sergeant

    Apr 2005 - Jun 2008
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  US Army

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2013

  Military Science Instructor

  Educated, mentored and instructed 139 students on pre-commissioning task with emphasis on leadership, physical fitness, property accountability, and small unit tactics. Mentored and advised all students for professional development within the military and other careers with a focus on leadership, problem solving, and project management. Instructed physical fitness for not only Military Science Students, but also Students from other Majors.

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  US Army

  May 2013 - Feb 2019

  I serve as the Senior Small Group Leader for the Cavalry Scout Advanced Leaders Course at the Henry Caro Non-commissioned Officer Academy. I am responsible for 12 instructors, the curriculum development and implementation, as well as 112 students during their time at the course. Advised the Operations Officer on tactical and operational plans and procedures; reviewed unit operating procedures and orders. Trained 1 primary and 3 external staff departments in functions and operations within the Operations Center ; mentors junior Officers, and Senior Non-Commissioned officers on leadership, plans, and operations. Maintained the accountability and maintenance on over $26 Million of equipment for 36 months.

  • Senior Small Group Leader

    Jul 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Operations NCO

    May 2013 - Jun 2016
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  Qualis Corporation

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2020

  Capability Development Manager

  Provides technical support to the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) as a capability integrator in the Army Capabilities Manager – Stryker Brigade Combat Team (ACM-SBCT) for the SBCT contract work order. Attend various Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Action Officer Working Group (AOWG) meetings in support of ongoing capabilities development such as weapon systems (Javelin, TOW, and CROWS-J), vehicle improvements (ATGM), training and maintenance manual updates, user assessments of new or proposed equipment and/or weapon systems for the SBCT Warfighter. Review numerous Army Training Publications (ATPs) and Field Manuals (FMs) for accuracy and correctness, and submit comments, recommendations, and rationale for changes to the Directorate of Training Division (DOTD) for incorporation into newly developed training manuals/publications. Provide ACM-SBCT input for future Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) assessments, updates, and changes for incorporation into future updates. Serves as the Maneuver and Sustainment Warfighting function lead for the ACM-SBCT data collection team, plan travel to SBCT units nation-wide to interview Soldiers and Commanders of various Stryker Brigades to ascertain the unit’s needs, short falls, and issues with current fielded equipment, vehicles, weapon systems, etc. to provide the MCoE Commandant and Army leadership with actionable findings for future improvements across DOTMLPF-P. Show less

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  Beshenich Muir & Associates

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2023

  Capability Development Manager

  Provides technical support to the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) as a capability integrator in the Army Capabilities Manager – Stryker Brigade Combat Team (ACM-SBCT) for the SBCT contract work order. Attend various Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Action Officer Working Group (AOWG) meetings in support of ongoing capabilities development such as weapon systems (Javelin, TOW, and CROWS-J), vehicle improvements (ATGM), training and maintenance manual updates, user assessments of new or proposed equipment and/or weapon systems for the SBCT Warfighter. Review numerous Army Training Publications (ATPs) and Field Manuals (FMs) for accuracy and correctness, and submit comments, recommendations, and rationale for changes to the Directorate of Training Division (DOTD) for incorporation into newly developed training manuals/publications. Provide ACM-SBCT input for future Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) assessments, updates, and changes for incorporation into future updates. Serves as the Maneuver and Sustainment Warfighting function lead for the ACM-SBCT data collection team, plan travel to SBCT units nation-wide to interview Soldiers and Commanders of various Stryker Brigades to ascertain the unit’s needs, short falls, and issues with current fielded equipment, vehicles, weapon systems, etc. to provide the MCoE Commandant and Army leadership with actionable findings for future improvements across DOTMLPF-P. Show less

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  Yorktown Systems Group

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2024

  Capability Manager

  Provides technical support to the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) as a capability integrator in the Army Capabilities Manager – Stryker Brigade Combat Team (ACM-SBCT) for the SBCT contract work order. Attend various Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Action Officer Working Group (AOWG) meetings in support of ongoing capabilities development such as weapon systems (Javelin, TOW, and CROWS-J), vehicle improvements (ATGM), training and maintenance manual updates, user assessments of new or proposed equipment and/or weapon systems for the SBCT Warfighter. Review numerous Army Training Publications (ATPs) and Field Manuals (FMs) for accuracy and correctness, and submit comments, recommendations, and rationale for changes to the Directorate of Training Division (DOTD) for incorporation into newly developed training manuals/publications. Provide ACM-SBCT input for future Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) assessments, updates, and changes for incorporation into future updates. Serves as the Maneuver and Sustainment Warfighting function lead for the ACM-SBCT data collection team, plan travel to SBCT units nation-wide to interview Soldiers and Commanders of various Stryker Brigades to ascertain the unit’s needs, short falls, and issues with current fielded equipment, vehicles, weapon systems, etc. to provide the MCoE Commandant and Army leadership with actionable findings for future improvements across DOTMLPF-P. Show less

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  JANUS Research Group

  Jul 2024 - now

  Operational Architect

  Data Architect, in support of the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (CDID). This position aligns under the Architecture Integration and Management Division (AIMD); an element of the Futures Integration Directorate (FID) reporting to the Army Futures Command’s (AFC) Futures and Concepts Center (FCC).- Developed mandatory DODAF JCIDS views IAW Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Instruction (CJCSI).- Developed organizational Architectures to support Force Design Updates (FDUs) and Capabilities Needs Assessments/Formation Based Assessments (CNAs/FBAs).- Stored all products in ArCADIE IAW Army architecture data standards.- Identified and aligned requirements, derived system architectures and functional designs while identifying associated risks to ensure products met Army requirements.- Applied AFC/FCC’s strategy and outline systems architecture needed to support- Consolidated current and planned future system architectures.- Configured and maintained architecture toolsets to ensure integration across the Army Architecture portfolio. - Worked closely with AIMD Data Stewards to maintain data dictionary and data lineage. Show less